Kyle Korver comes off the bench, helps Cleveland clamp a lid on the Raptors
TORONTO — Kyle Korver came off the bench late in the third quarter, giving Cleveland star LeBron James a breather. Then the 14-year veteran did what he does best — sink shots.
Korver, who entered with 2:01 remaining in the quarter and the Cavs leading Toronto 71-70, pulled down a rebound and hit back-to-back three-pointers to quiet the sold out Air Canada Centre crowd of 20,384.
Korver grabbed a rebound and hit another three to open Cleveland’s account in the fourth. The Cavaliers were off to the races, blowing past Toronto with a 36-17 quarter for a 115-94 win Friday that left the Raptors reeling — facing elimination in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinal Sunday.
“Those were huge,” Cleveland coach Tyronn Lue said of Korver’s timely three-pointers. “That’s why he’s here. He’s a specialist. No matter the time or the score, he’s always willing to make and take those big shots. That’s why we love him.”